Hudson has gone to Ajax, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham to build up his CV and could be the youngest manager to earn a UEFA Pro Licence.

That CV already has two things that stand out. At only 30, Hudson makes Andre Villas-Boas seem old and he has already had a taste of management at Newport County.

But the list of references - including Harry Redknapp, invited by Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers to spend time with them while taking his Pro coaching licence - also means that he is well connected.

Hudson is also the son of former Chelsea, Stoke, Arsenal and England star Alan Hudson and therefore he has great support from within the game.

Former West Ham trainee Hudson, who first worked under Redknapp at Upton Park and roomed with Michael Carrick, quit playing in his early 20s but immediately went into coaching and is hoping to follow the Mourinho route.

Real Madrid boss Mourinho did not have a playing career to speak of and his mission has always been to mark himself down as a top manager.

Hudson got his first managerial job in the US at just 27 when he was in charge of Real Maryland FC but came back to the UK and endured a turbulent six months at Newport last year.

"To be honest, that is the best lesson and experience I could have had," said Hudson. "There were a lot of changes in a short space of time at the club, but you learn from these things and also your own mistakes. I really believe this will be the best thing that could have happened to me.

"I've learnt you can't be too sentimental with players. You cannot afford to let sentiment get in the way of decisions.

"And you have to come out the other side stronger and more determined. That's certainly the case and I can't wait to get back into management as soon as possible."

Hudson's short reign at Newport ended at the end of September but he has had tremendous support ever since.

The first support came from Tottenham boss Redknapp and that has also been matched by Dagenham boss John Still.

Redknapp, who has likened Hudson to being a new Mourinho, has offered to bring him on board at Tottenham to work with the developmental squad.

In the meantime, Hudson has spent time at Ajax, Swansea, Manchester United, West Brom, Notts County Stevenage and a psychology conference with Guus Hiddink, Steve McClaren and Ronald Koeman.

Plus there have been invites to Real Madrid, Manchester United's Carrington training ground and Barcelona.

"I really wanted to go to Real Madrid," said Hudson. "But the support has been fantastic. I'm due to finish (the course) in June. To have a Pro Licence at 30 says a lot."

Hudson, despite his father's glorious playing career, has always been motivated by management and that hunger has never gone away.

Redknapp has been a father figure in his career and Hudson is forever grateful for the Spurs manager's support and help.

"He has been a massive help to me," said Hudson. "He has been so supportive. He signed me as a kid at West Ham. Every time I've come back to the UK or wherever I've been he's invited me into the club.

"I always look to be the best I can be and that's why I'm learning all the time, trying to get as much experience as possible and learn and work with some great people at top clubs.

"People will always point to the age issue when things are not going well, like with Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea. That's a an easy 'out' and if not careful covers up the real problem.

"But I don't buy the age thing. You have to dig deeper than that and you don't succeed or fail because of your age. It depends on how good you are."